D - African Government and Economics Test
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20 questions
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Many government systems across Africa are not stable. This instability has made changes to access to education, distribution of medicine and food to combat disease and famine across Africa.What is a major factor that has caused this government instability across Africa?
Many government systems across Africa are not stable. This instability has made changes to access to education, distribution of medicine and food to combat disease and famine across Africa.
What is a major factor that has caused this government instability across Africa?
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South Africa is a parliamentary democracy, in which the chief executive (president) is elected by the:
South Africa is a parliamentary democracy, in which the chief executive (president) is elected by the:
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Kenya and Nigeria are presidential democracies, in which the citizens are responsible for electing the:
Kenya and Nigeria are presidential democracies, in which the citizens are responsible for electing the:
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Which country's leader is chosen by part of their parliament?
Which country's leader is chosen by part of their parliament?
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Which 2 countries have a presidential democracy but have problems with corruption? (Select all that apply)
Which 2 countries have a presidential democracy but have problems with corruption? (Select all that apply)
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Which countries are a democracy? (Select all that apply)
Which countries are a democracy? (Select all that apply)
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What does an unstable government do?
What does an unstable government do?
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Match the problems of Africa with their description
Match the problems of Africa with their description
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Because of government instability, this is often limited for Africans- especially girls. | arrow_right_alt | Disease |
When people in African do not get enough food because of government instability it causes this. | arrow_right_alt | Education |
Problems in Africa like HIV/AIDS and Ebola. | arrow_right_alt | Famine |
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Children in rural areas of Africa are more likely to attend school than city children.
Children in rural areas of Africa are more likely to attend school than city children.
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There is limited access to education in many African nations.
There is limited access to education in many African nations.
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Civil wars in Africa have negatively impacted access to education.
Civil wars in Africa have negatively impacted access to education.
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People all over Africa have equal access to education.
People all over Africa have equal access to education.
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Women in Africa tend to have lower literacy rates than men.
Women in Africa tend to have lower literacy rates than men.
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South Africa specializes in which two resources?
South Africa specializes in which two resources?
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If a country chooses to inveset in its human capital, the GDP of that country should decrease.
If a country chooses to inveset in its human capital, the GDP of that country should decrease.
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Country A has limited imports on cars from Country B. Which kind of trade barrier has Country A used?
Country A has limited imports on cars from Country B. Which kind of trade barrier has Country A used?
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In Country C, the producers and consumers have a great amount of freedom in deciding the 3 economic questions. The government only gets involved if businesses are treating their customers unfairly. Which kind of economy would Country C have?
In Country C, the producers and consumers have a great amount of freedom in deciding the 3 economic questions. The government only gets involved if businesses are treating their customers unfairly. Which kind of economy would Country C have?
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Match each scenario with the correct economy.
Match each scenario with the correct economy.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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In Country C, the producers and consumers have a great amount of freedom in deciding the 3 economic questions. The government only gets involved if businesses are treating their customers unfairly. | arrow_right_alt | Mixed Market Economy |
In Country D, the government has most control over the 3 economic questions. Producers and consumers only get to decide what they want to buy. Businesses only get to decide what they want to sell. | arrow_right_alt | Mixed Command Economy |
Country E has many small villages in their country. These small villages do not have a currency, but they choose to trade for things they need. Also, children learn their jobs from their parents and grandparents. | arrow_right_alt | Traditional Economy |
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Country Z is an autocracy with a harsh dictator that wants complete control of the government. The dictator is about to start planning the economy. Which kind of economy would you expect the dictator to choose?
Country Z is an autocracy with a harsh dictator that wants complete control of the government. The dictator is about to start planning the economy. Which kind of economy would you expect the dictator to choose?
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3 Extra Points: In Country Y, businesses that make computers are having trouble competing with businesses in Country B. Country Y found that the problem was that Country B was able to sell their computers cheaper than the ones made in Country Y. Country Y can't completely stop trade with Country B though. Which trade barrier could Country Y use on Country B's computers? **There could be more than one right answer**
3 Extra Points: In Country Y, businesses that make computers are having trouble competing with businesses in Country B. Country Y found that the problem was that Country B was able to sell their computers cheaper than the ones made in Country Y. Country Y can't completely stop trade with Country B though. Which trade barrier could Country Y use on Country B's computers? **There could be more than one right answer**